School Office Assistant - Part-Time Front Desk & Records

Dunlap School District #323; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323, Banner Elementary School, seeks an Office Assistant to support the principal and serve as a point of contact for students, staff and the public. This seasonal, part-time position runs Monday through Friday during the 2026-27 school year, 5.75 hours per day, at $16.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, maintaining confidentiality, assisting with attendance, updating student records and supporting registration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in typing, filing, copying and other clerical functions.
• Proficient in standard office software including MS Word, internet and email usage, MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff, students, parents and the public.
• Ability to interact with children in a positive manner.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Understanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greets all visitors with courtesy and follows security procedures.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner.
• Keeps the principal informed of important calls, visitors, messages and events.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Handles minor accidents and illnesses per school policies.
• Assists with daily attendance.
• Presents a positive image for the office and building.
• Completes reports and projects for the Principal.
• Assists with employee absence creation and substitute placements through AESOP.
• Assists with maintaining and updating student records.
• Assists with student registration as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Typing

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Reading/Writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dunlap School District #323, Banner Elementary School, seeks an Office Assistant to support the principal and serve as a point of contact for students, staff and the public. This seasonal, part-time position runs Monday through Friday during the 2026-27 school year, 5.75 hours per day, at $16.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, maintaining confidentiality, assisting with attendance, updating student records and supporting registration.